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Former Army Officer Gurmit Singh Appointed As Uttarakhand Governor
The Former Army Officer Gurmit Singh, who retired as Deputy Chief of the Indian Army is now appointed as the new Governor of Uttarakhand. President Ram Nath Kovind appointed him as the new governor, as incumbent governor Baby Rani Maurya submitted her resignation. As the Director-General of military operations. Lt Gen Gurmit Singh also handled China's operational and military-strategic issues.
Tags: Governor, Uttarakhand, Ram Nath Kovind, Indian Army
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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India Gets Own Sign Language Dxnry: PM Modi On 'Shikshak Parv'
While addressing 'Shikshak Parv-2021', PM Modi has launched multiple initiatives to improve the Indian education system. The initiatives include an Indian Sign Language Dictionary, Taling Books, School Quality Assurance and Assessment Framework of CBSE, and NISHTHA teachers' training program for NIPUN Bharat and the Vidyanjali portal. Meanwhile, PM Modi said, ''For the First Time in India, Indian sign language is being included as a subject… read-more
Tags: Education, PM Modi, Ram Nath Kovind, Shikshak Parv
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Record Breaking Event! Indian President To Board Train Journey In 15 Years
After APJ Abdul Kalam, Ram Nath Kovind will be the first incumbent President to undertake a train journey in 15-years. Reportedly, the president will board train on June 25, from Delhi's Safdarjung station to visit his birthplace (Paraunkh) in UP's Kanpur. However, the President has plans to meet his old friends from school and social service. Moreover, he will return on June 29 after a two-day visit in Lucknow.
Tags: Ram Nath Kovind, Delhi Government , IndianRailways, President
Courtesy: Money Control
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Justice NV Ramana Confirmed As CJI; President Clears His Appointment
Justice NV Ramana has been confirmed as the next Chief Justice of India (CJI) as President Ram Nath Kovind cleared his appointment on April 5. Justice Ramana will be replacing incumbent CJI SA Bobde from April 24. Justice Bobde had suggested Ramana's name as his successor. Due for retirement in August 2022, Justice Ramana will be the longest-serving CJI, surpassing late Justice SH Kapadia who served from May 2010-September 2012.
Tags: CJI, NV Ramana, SA Bobde, Ram Nath Kovind, SH Kapadia
Courtesy: Bar and Bench
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President Kovind Takes COVID Jab; Urges India To Get vaccinated
President Ram Nath Kovind received the first jab of the COVID-19 vaccine at Army Research & Referral Hospital in Delhi on March 3. Accompanied by his daughter during inoculation, President Kovind urged all citizens to get vaccinated through his official Twitter handle. Moreover, he thanked the health officials and administrators engaged in India's vaccination drive. Reportedly, President Kovind is the second biggest government official… read-more
Tags: President, Ram Nath Kovind, Army R&R Hospital, PM Narendra Modi, Covid-19 Vaccine
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Twitterattis Go Bonkers Over Ambani-Adani Ends In 'Narendra Modi Stadium'
Twitteratis are not keeping it cool after the Sardar Patel Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad was renamed Narendra Modi Stadium at its inauguration on February 24. Moreover, the decision turned even more polarizing after the stadium got its bowling ends named 'Reliance End' and 'Adani End.' Since the inauguration and nomenclature, the stadium is drawing mixed bonker reactions from thousands of Twitter users. Taking a jibe at the development, one… read-more
Tags: Motera Stadium, Narendra Modi Stadium, Amit Shah, Ram Nath Kovind, Kiran Rijiju, Twitter Memes
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Election Commission Of India To Celebrate National Voters Day on January 25
Commemorating its foundation day, the Election Commission of India (ECI) will observe the 11th National Voters Day (NVD) on January 25. The theme guiding the 11th NVD, "Making Our Voters Empowered, Vigilant, Safe and Informed", envisions primed voter participation and elucidates ECI’s unwavering dedication towards ensuring safe elections vis-a-vis the COVID-19 pandemic. The national function arranged at the Ashok Hotel, New Delhi will behold… read-more
Tags: ECI, NVD, Ram Nath Kovind, Ravi Shankar Prasad
Courtesy: Brifly exclusive
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AYUSH Ministry's Charge Temporarily Entrusted To Kiren Rijiju
Following PM Narendra Modi’s advice, President Ram Nath Kovind on January 19 temporarily assigned Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju with an extra charge of the AYUSH Ministry. Rijiju was assigned the additional portfolio since previous AYUSH minister Shripad Yesso Naik is hospitalized following an accident. Moreover, the President office informed that this arrangement may continue until Naik re-assumes office. Earlier, Naik on January 11 had met… read-more
Tags: AYUSH, Kiren Rijiju, Ram Nath Kovind, Union Sports Minister
Courtesy: The Hindu
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President Hands Over Cheque Of Rs 5 Lakh For Ram Temple Construction
President Ram Nath Kovind donated Rs 5 lakh and one hundred towards donation drive for Ayodhya Ram Temple construction on January 15. Vishwa Hindu Parishad's (VHP) Alok Kumar said, "He is the first citizen of the country so we went to him to initiate this drive." In addition to it, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has given a cheque of Rs 1 lakh to the temple's trust.
Tags: Ram Nath Kovind, Ayodhya, Ram Mandir
Courtesy: NDTV
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President, PM Pay Homage To Atal Bihari Vajpayee On Birth Anniversary
On the 96th birth anniversary of late former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee, President Ram Nath Kovind, PM Narendra Modi and other leaders reached the 'Sadaiv Atal' memorial to pay tributes. To commemorate the event, PM Modi will also be releasing a book titled ‘Atal Bihari Vajpayee in Parliament: A Commemorative Volume’ on December 25. The book puts light on AB Vajpayee's personal and professional life as well as showcases some rare pictures.
Tags: Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Narendra Modi, Ram Nath Kovind, Amit Shah
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
